Staff Accountant

WHO WE ARE

Lindblad Expeditions is the pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, from taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, to leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004. Now taking nearly 25,000 guests per year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 16 ships, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas, including the accounts receivable function, the recording of revenues, and performing various general ledger account reconciliations. It is essential that this candidate possess strong analytical and organizational skills in order to best support this highly-collaborative and fast-paced accounting team. 

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations 
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries 
• Assist with maintaining and recording fixed asset related activity including Work-In-Progress projects 
• Maintain and record Prepaid Expenses, Accruals and related account reconciliation. 
• Calculate intercompany interest on monthly basis 
• Review shipboard revenue reports 
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end variance analysis as needed 
• Assist with year-end audit and quarterly auditor reviews as needed 
• Ad hoc analysis, projects and administrative accounting duties as needed 
• Assist with review and proofing of SEC documents and presentation to the Board 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent industry experience 
• 3 years of professional accounting experience 
• Strong and demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures, and financial statements
• Deep knowledge of general ledger entries, accruals, and reconciliations 
• Strong Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and VLookup functions 
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
• Ability to be onsite and work from Lindblad's New York office 2-3 days p/week

• Experience in the travel industry a plus 
• Knowledge of sales tax a plus 
• Knowledge of Great Plains and Seaware software a plus
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong skills in time management, handling multiple tasks, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and working independently are essential 

OUR BENEFITS

• Travel benefits for employees and their family 

• Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests  

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision  

• 401(k) plan with employer match  

• Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care  

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit  

• 7-8 Paid Holidays

• 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)

• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)

• Parental Leave

• Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance

• Pet Insurance discount

Communication Skills 

Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos.   Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee will also be required to write and type.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  

COMPENSATION STATEMENT

Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Salary : $70,000 - $82,000